Contraband: Seized at the BorderSeason 6

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The series follows the work of Customs and Border Protection officers on the border between the United States and Mexico in their ongoing battle against the smugglers of contraband across the border - including the Mexican drug cartels.

Where to Watch Contraband: Seized at the Border • Season 6

14 Episodes

The Flint-Stoners
E1
The Flint-StonersOfficers examine a trailer filled with cooking supplies and unearth a GPS tracker -- the kind cartels use to watch their loads. US citizens who accidentally approach the international border are inspected, and it turns out they have a few secrets.
The Rat Pack
E2
The Rat PackWhen a drug dog alerts a vehicle full of clubbers heading to a techno bar, officers find the group has gotten creative with their illicit drugs; officers inspecting a couple's truck find bags full of rat carcasses to be used in a specialty soup. Content expanded.
A Cosmetic Wrinkle
E3
A Cosmetic WrinkleWhen officers see an approaching vehicle make a sudden U-turn, they give chase and find a bag with a gun and ammunition. Tourists arrive with a large amount of Botox and dermal fillers, hinting they may be planning to perform cosmetic treatments for cash.
Stink Bug Salsa
E4
Stink Bug SalsaWhen two sisters are pulled over for making an unsafe lane change, officers discover they have an illicit stash that can't cross the border; a Mexican couple attempts to bring a bag of foul-smelling insects for a special recipe.
Under Pressure
E5
Under PressureWhen a bus is stopped for a routine search, an X-ray reveals some contents may be under pressure; a U.S. family's pet parakeet is denied entry into Mexico and without special USDA approval, it may not be allowed back into America either.
Joint Failure
E6
Joint FailureWhen a trailer full of sea salt shows up at the bridge, officers decide to inspect it; the bags do contain a crystalline substance and it's an illicit one; during an inspection of a U.S. citizen, something illegal rolls out of his pocket
The Cookie Monster
E7
The Cookie MonsterWhen a U.S. citizen returning from Mexico is flagged for having an arrest warrant, the man claims to have taken 20 morphine pills in order to avoid prison time; a shipment of car seat cushions coming into America is padded with more than foam.
... And a Bag of Chips
E8
... And a Bag of ChipsA man entering the U.S. with more cash than the $10,000 limit raises eyebrows; officers find a cooler full of rat meat in the back of a traveler's vehicle, but further inspection uncovers something more surprising.
On the Rocks
E9
On the RocksWhen a man waiting in the pedestrian line to enter the U.S. suddenly turns and sprints back toward Mexico, officers give chase; a Mexican national seeks asylum in the U.S. after claiming he was kidnapped and extorted for information by cartels
Arming a Small Army
E10
Arming a Small ArmyTravelers attempt to smuggle firearms within a load of sporting goods. Officers crack down on animal smugglers. Visitors like to bring home traditional gifts to their families in America, but there's still a limit to what can come across the border.
You've Guac to Be Kidding Me
E11
You've Guac to Be Kidding MeThe border between the USA and Mexico is the busiest in the world. This series follows the work of America's Customs and Border Protection agency, whose job is to defend the border and stop terrorists, drugs and illegal weapons from entering the country.
Grinding to a Halt
E12
Grinding to a HaltOfficers spot a lone pedestrian entering the U.S. with large bags; the search reveals containers of coffee, one concealing a package of suspected narcotics; the x-ray of a flatbed trailer reveals hidden bundles, but officers struggle to reach them.
Grandma's Day Out
E13
Grandma's Day OutA truck carrying household goods into Mexico is stopped for inspection; when several boxes are X-rayed, a gun and ammunition are found hidden inside a kids' toy box; a man re-entering the U.S. is stopped after checks reveal he is wanted for murder.
Paper, Plastic or Ammo?
E14
Paper, Plastic or Ammo?Officers are vigilant after a recent gun show in the United States; a traveler's car is inspected when he tells officers a suspicious story about his travels; a man is caught smuggling pills and must choose between jail or giving up information.